December 20, 2022
We are excited to have been awarded a £560,000 grant from the West of England Combined Authority (WECA) to help turbo charge our portfolio of community […]
November 24, 2022
A good cooperative works to support the local community. This winter will be one of the toughest for many, particular for low-income households, due to energy […]
October 6, 2022
In 2019 Bristol Energy Coop, along with partners CEPRO and Chelwood Community Energy, established the Microgrid Foundry. Its aim was to establish a replicable way of […]
July 4, 2022
Our eighth share offer closed this week, and wow, what an achievement. Over the course of six months, 478 people came together to raise a staggering […]
March 16, 2022
They say the way to one’s heart is through their stomach. This might explain the brilliant success of the Curry and Conversation workshops set up by […]
March 8, 2022
International Women’s Day provides an important moment to celebrate the fantastic women working in community energy. Diversity within the sustainability industry has been described as “shocking”, […]
October 26, 2021
Could you be our new General Manager? This is a new full-time role. We’re seeking an experienced General Manager who’s committed to making a positive environmental […]
September 30, 2021
Energy companies going bust. “Insulate Britain” protestors closing down the M25. What’s going on? A lot – and not enough. The UK energy system is a […]
August 31, 2021
BEC believes we can only address the climate emergency if we work closely with others. That’s why since 2016 we’ve led on the development of Zero West […]